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    The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel
    The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel
    The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel
    Audiobook14 hours

    The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel

    Written by Irvin D. Yalom

    Narrated by Neil Hellegers

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    Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work-and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some twenty years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured-miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer-and is, himself, a philosophical counselor in training.

    Philip's dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Philip to join his intensive therapy group in exchange for tutoring on Schopenhauer. But with mere months left, life may be far too short to help Philip or to compete with him for the hearts and minds of the group members. And then again, it might be just long enough.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMar 20, 2018
    ISBN9781977373458
    The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel
    Author

    Irvin D. Yalom

    Irvin D. Yalom is emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine. The author of two definitive psychotherapy textbooks, Dr Yalom has written several books for the general reader, including Love’s Executioner, Staring at the Sun, Creatures of a Day, and Becoming Myself; and the novels When Nietzsche Wept; The Schopenhauer Cure, and The Spinoza Problem. Dr Yalom lives in Palo Alto and San Francisco, California.

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    • 4/5
      Starting slow, it builds a relationship with the reader. Becoming more engaged in both the philosophical and the interactive aspects of this book by the end, you’re reluctant to see the final chapter, wishing instead that it would linger just a little longer.

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    • 5/5
      Love the unfolding and evolution of characters. Very well done. Not a study in Schopenhauer and well done weaving in his philosophy

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    • 4/5
      Great story both as a novel and as an educational medium for therapists and patients alike. The narration needs adjusting to.

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    • 5/5
      Absolutely beautiful book. Incredible story writing. Practical philosophy. Loved it.

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    • 5/5
      I am a psychology student, struggling to find my way around aviation psychology and how to bring light into mental health of the professionals in the field. This book was probably one of the best I ever read. It is very deep in its message and helped me to understand how much psychology is ground in philosophic studies of the past.
    • 4/5
      I had never before experienced such strong negative feelings for a character in a book! Philip did that to me. Moreover it was very interesting to “attend” the group therapy meetings of the characters because it gave me an insight of how that works. Finally regarding the matter of dealing with our mortality and our way of living, I found that when the protagonist realised how he had wasted his time either waiting for the future to happen or longing to relive his past, he spoke a great truth for many of us.
    • 5/5
      Interesting characters. The same Irvin Yalom style that I love.
    • 4/5
      I loved the story of Julius, Philip and the others. A bit less the parts were the life of Arthur Schopenhauer was narrated. But overall it is a nice book.
    • 4/5
      I just read the book. If you happen to love Schopenhauer, like I do, this book is a must. It's smart, witty, with a lovable character —in a schopenhauerian way—, and full of gems to highlight. I will listen to the audiobook and I don't rule out to reread it. Fantastic Irvin Yalom and his insights.
    • 5/5
      Awesome book for those in the the counseling field !
    • 5/5
      Such a great recording, it definitely enhances the book, thank you Neil Hellegers.
    • 5/5
      I liked all of it. I couldn't stop listening. This book made me search for additional books by Dr. Yalom. I am happy my instructor recommended this author. Engaging novel on practical philosophy and psychotherapy combined, specifically group therapy.
    • 5/5
      Most thoroughly enjoyed !!! Yalom is a gem and listening to his work always helps me look within and realizing unresolved issues.
    • 5/5
      5 stars.Page turner - checkInsightful - checkCompelling characters - checkI am not at the intellectual level of one Mr/ Yalom to properly review and explain this book. But it made me think. It made me think if I ask the right questions and how to understand my personal emotions. I had many a imaginary discussions in my head trying to figure out my place in this group psychotherapy.You are engaged throughout and you agree and disagree with opinions and thoughts expressed in this book.The information about Arthur Schopenhauer is beautifully framed. Very short passages in between the chapters giving a small taste and the big picture about what Schopenhauer stood for. Yes this book might not be for everyone. I believe you need to have a taste and a need to be philosophical about certain concepts and ideas. Thoroughly recommending it.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic novel. Interesting plot and superb descriptions of human interactions in a (therapeutic) group setting. You don't want to stop reading. Many quotes from the philosopher.
    • 5/5
      Essential reading for all those who somehow help people with confronting their own morbidity and death...
    • 2/5
      echo 'Riveting courtroom drama' | sed -e 's,courtroom,group therapy,'A bit too pat, unrealistic, and frequently surreal. The depiction of group therapy I have to assume is accurate given Yalom's counseling credentials, but in particular read to me like the the rituals of some alien species. For all that, the novel kept me turning pages to see who revealed what emotions next.(I actually wanted to read Yalom's [book: When Nietzsche Wept], but there's no e-book edition of it. Curse you publishers! But this was engaging enough that I'll sacrifice digital purity for it.}
    • 3/5
      This is another novel of ideas by Irvin D. Yalom. Given its' title the publisher decided that it would be useful to add the words "a novel" at the top of the front cover; presumably so that it would not be confused with self-help psychology or philosophy texts.The "novel" portrays the operation of group therapy with a group under the direction of Julius Hertzfeld, an experienced therapist, at the center of the novel. But it also contains contrasting chapters highlighting the life and thought of Arthur Schopenhauer (along with epigraphs from Schopenhauer at the beginning of every chapter). It is moderately successful with this combination; however I was disappointed with the therapy group portion of the novel - particularly the two other main characters, Philip and Pam.The presentation of ideas provides the reader with plenty of "food for thought". However, if you seriously want to learn about Schopenhauer you should read his work, starting with his essays, for he is one of the most lucid and readable of all philosophers. And he is worth reading, for he had significant influence on subsequent thought, although this was more pronounced in the musical and literary realm than academic philosophy. You cannot listen to late Wagner (Tristan and beyond) or read Thomas Mann's novels without encountering the influence of Schopenhauer. In the philosophic realm his greatest influence was on Friedrich Nietzsche, who even wrote an essay about his debt to Schopenhauer (Schopenhauer as Educator).The Schopenhauer Cure succeeds as a novel of ideas in its presentation and will appeal to all who enjoy this type of book; but it is best in suggesting a direction for further reading (Schopenhauer, Nietzsche and Freud) for those who are interested.
    • 4/5
      Another novel of ideas by Yalom, this time centered around Schopenhauer, replacing the dialogue between Nietzsche and Breuer with a group therapy session centered around a dying therapist and a philosopher (who are recognizably the same voices as Breuer and Nietzsche from the earlier novel). Not as well-written or developed as the Nietzsche novel, but still a fascinating read.